2015 Insurance Business America October issue (available for immediate download)

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COVER: Elite Women in InsuranceAt a time when women are increasingly rising to prominence in the insurance industry, it wasn’t an easy task to narrow down this year’s list of Elite Women in Insurance. Drawn from nominations from brokerages, agencies, insurers, and others, these women are making their mark on an progressively more diverse industry. These 40 featured women represent that diversity, as well as some of the insurance sector’s best and brightest leaders.

OTHER FEATURES:

Is auto underwriting off-track?Recent controversy over the use of divisive risk factors in pricing models has led to heightened scrutiny of the nation’s auto insurers.

How will Uber coverage gaps impact brokers?As ridesharing programs like Uber rise in popularity, brokers are being forced to update the way they do business – starting with how they deal with existing and prospective clients.

Leading LexingtonJeremy Johnson, president and CEO of Lexington Insurance, discusses innovation, industry talent and the Internet of Things.

A booming businessThe construction industry is white-hot once again, opening up the market for producers who know the business to cash in.

Budgeting for cyber insuranceHelping your clients understand cyber crime is the first step in protecting them from this very real – albeit tangible – risk, writes Michael Loeters.

Through the looking glassThe implementation of the Affordable Care Act has caused a radical shift in the healthcare marketplace and the it’s insured.